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7.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19812h 3mItaly

Maria Zef

Synopsis

The story of a peasant girl of fifteen, Mariute, who comes down from the Carnia mountains to the Friulian plains with her mother at the beginning of the summer.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Venice Film Festival (Restored Version)

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vittorio Cottafavi
Screenplay & Story
Siro Angeli, Vittorio Cottafavi
Original Title
Maria Zef
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
2h 3m
Production Studios
RAI

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vittorio Cottafavi

Screenplay & Story

Siro Angeli, Vittorio Cottafavi, Paola Drigo

Director of Photography

Nando Forni

Film Editing

Paolo Mercadini

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Paola Drigo

Department Leadership Roster

Vittorio Cottafavi

Vittorio Cottafavi

Director

Siro Angeli

Screenplay

Carlo Leva

Production Design

Paolo Mercadini

Editor

Vittorio Cottafavi

Vittorio Cottafavi

Screenplay

Carlo Leva

Costume Design

Nando Forni

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Maria Zef.

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biennale cinema 2019 // 76th venice international film festival

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maria Zef

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Maria Zef about?

The story of a peasant girl of fifteen, Mariute, who comes down from the Carnia mountains to the Friulian plains with her mother at the beginning of the summer.

Who directed Maria Zef?

Maria Zef was directed by Vittorio Cottafavi.

Who stars in Maria Zef?

The principal cast of Maria Zef includes Renata Chiappino, Neda Meneghesso, Anna Bellina, Vittorio Bulfone, Solidea Petrazzo.

When was Maria Zef released and how long is it?

Maria Zef was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.

Is Maria Zef based on a book or true story?

Maria Zef is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paola Drigo".